Future Mortgage Leaders of Colorado Program

The Future Mortgage Leaders of Colorado program is committed to identifying, cultivating and educating the next generation of mortgage leaders. Through an annual curriculum, the program delivers a comprehensive training experience for selected participants through a series of six events, plus conference calls.

Participants will be prepared for ongoing roles of service and leadership in the mortgage industry.  Future Mortgage Leaders of Colorado adheres to the mission of the Colorado Mortgage Lenders Association and commits to the highest ethical standards in the mortgage lending industry.

Each year, CMLA accepts applications to the Future Mortgage Leaders of Colorado program. The application deadline is the last business day of May. Candidates selected to the program will be notified in writing by July 15.

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CURRICULUM

The curriculum will focus on leadership and business analysis skills. Participants can expect to:

• Gain a strategic perspective on the future of the mortgage industry as delivered by current industry leaders

• Gain insight into the various channels and components of the mortgage lending industry and how they all work together

• Learn about the legislative and regulatory processes at the state and federal level and how the real estate finance industry is affected by those efforts

• Become active in the three CMLA committees (education, representation, and networking)

• Work in teams to develop a holistic approach to community economic development and its impact on housing and commercial development

• Graduate at the CMLA Annual Convention

Members of each class will participate in a series of six courses throughout the year focusing on leadership, business analysis, and decision-making skills. Because peer involvement is a key part of the Future Leaders curriculum, participants should commit to attend each session. Class members will also participate in monthly conference calls related to subjects under discussion.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

  • The applicant must be an employee of a CMLA member company

  • The applicant must have their Certified Mortgage Lender (CML) designation

  • The applicant must obtain a written endorsement by both a branch manager/company president/CEO, and member of the CMLA Board of Directors

  • Applicants will be required to attend the CMLA annual Convention during the year they graduate (the cost of basic registration for that Convention cost is included in FMLC tuition)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

August CMLA CONVENTION - Graduation of prior class
September Historical perspective of mortgage banking and CMLA
November Non Profit Project Launch
January Legislative
March Compliance
April National Policy Conference, Washington, DC ***
May Mortgage Company Analysis
July Project Presentation

The class days listed above will convene from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

Unless otherwise noted, classes will be held in Room 'A' at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly Street in Centennial, Colorado (SW corner of Holly and Orchard Road). Click here for a map to Koelbel Library.

TUITION

Tuition for the program is $795 per person. Tuition includes the basic registration fee for the next CMLA Convention following completion of the FMLC program.

*** Each year, Former Chairmen of the Colorado Mortgage Lenders Association provide scholarship funding for one FMLC participant to attend the National Policy Conference in Washington, DC. The scholarship includes standard roundtrip airfare, two nights hotel accommodations, and conference registration. Selection of the winner is based on essays submitted by FMLC students and judged by the CMLA Executive Committee.